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Ron Leach  |  Dec 10, 2020

Proper posing and directing techniques are critically important in portraiture, especially when your goal is to create a seductive look when photographing pretty, sensuous models. And we found an experienced pro that will help boost your confidence by demonstrating just how it’s done.

Dan Havlik  |  Dec 09, 2020

One of the most glaring (literally) mistakes we see in landscape photography is overprocessing your images. The result is a retina-burning landscape photo that looks so heavily edited it almost appears surreal.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 09, 2020

Whether you know your way around Lightroom or you’re just getting started, it’s good to discover unfamiliar features that deliver big results. And if these helpful tricks are easy to use, that’s all the better.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 08, 2020

Landscape photography at golden hour is one sure way to capture truly stunning images. But what about all those photos you shot during the day that are really nothing special? Of course you could simply delete them, but a better option is to turn these so-so shots into jaw-dropping sunset images with a little help from Photoshop.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 08, 2020

What if we could wave a magic wand and turn you into a much better landscape photographer in the next 13 minutes? Unfortunately we’re unable to do that, but we can help you dramatically up your game with the following seven tips from a top pro.

Dan Havlik  |  Dec 07, 2020

By now, you've probably seen our many helpful boudoir photography tutorials where trusted photographers explain some of the things you should be doing to shoot better boudoir photos. But in today's video from Jacques Gaines, instead of looking at what you need to do, he explains the boudoir photography mistakes you should avoid at all costs.

Dan Havlik  |  Dec 04, 2020

Do you want to know how to take better photos? (Hey, don't we all?) Well, there's no better place to start than the below photography how-to video from Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens titled, simply, "How to Take Better Photos with Your Camera."

Ron Leach  |  Dec 03, 2020

The holidays are upon us and they offer a great opportunity to capture festive memories for family and friends to enjoy. The quick video below will help you get into the Christmas spirit, with some fun and easy tips for making Christmas photos as home.

Dan Havlik  |  Dec 02, 2020

Most photographers probably think they know their cameras pretty well at this point. So why then do our photos come out, shall we say, less than sharp sometimes?

Ron Leach  |  Dec 02, 2020

The winter landscape is full of great photo opportunities, despite the challenges of snow, cold weather, and often-gloomy skies. But shooting this time of year requires a different approach if you want to capture truly dazzling images.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 01, 2020

Let’s face it: Portraiture can be challenging for those of us without a studio and a bunch of expensive lighting gear. But it is possible to make pro-quality images at home with nothing more than whatever camera you own, a cheap background, and available light.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 01, 2020

Most outdoor photographers have had the unfortunate experience of planning a trip to a spot full of great opportunities, only to confront disappointing dull light when arriving at the destination. So what to do? One option is to accept defeat and plan a return trip. But another is to get the gear out, make some images, and use the following Lightroom trick to salvage the day.

Shutterbug Staff  |  Nov 30, 2020

There are lots of ways to shoot photos from a high angle to help you capture eye-popping images from an elevated perspective. Of course, you can try shooting aerial images from a drone but flying one can be tricky and drones are expensive (and tend to crash).

Henry Anderson  |  Nov 27, 2020

Boudoir is one of the most intimate types of photography you can find. However, it enters an even more sensitive area when it focuses on photographing nude or semi-nude subjects.

Dan Havlik  |  Nov 25, 2020

What if there was one software tool that could take your photos from "bleh" to "heck yeah!" in just a few minutes of editing? Well, according to Lightroom expert Alex Armitage there is, and it's called the "tone curve" feature.

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